What is honour? a word. What is that word, honour? Air. (William Shakespeare)
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Meaning · English
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
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Common questions
What does “What is honour? a word. What is that word, honour? Air. (William Shakespeare)” mean?
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “What is honour? a word. What is that word, honour? Air. (William Shakespeare)” formal or informal?
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